Ernest Torot
Kokopo,ENBP
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Community Health Worker, and Medical Laboratory Assistant with 20 + years of clinical, leadership, and training expertise in pathology testing, infectious disease control (TB/HIV), and community health programs. Proven ability to manage emergencies and high – risk health issues, lead healthcare teams, and implement national health initiatives. Strong background in nursing education, and Laboratory works. Passionate about improving healthcare access in rural and urban Papua New Guinea.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assistant
East New Britain Provincial Health Authority | Rabaul Urban Clinic
01.2002 - Current
- Provide comprehensive midwifery care, including antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services.
- Lead TB/HIV prevention programs, including PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission) and as a HIV/ AIDS Prescriber.
- Conduct in-house training for healthcare workers on HIV – 3 testing and TB/Leprosy management, Laboratory works.
- Managing emergency cases at Outpatient.
- Providing Laboratory works.
- Screen and treat patients.
Laboratory Technician and Disease Control Nurse
Rabaul Urban Clinic
01.2002 - Current
- Managed TB and leprosy cases, ensuring adherence to national treatment guidelines.
- Conducted community outreach programs for disease prevention and health education.
- Collaborated with the National TB Program to improve case detection and treatment success rates.
- Diagnostic and Management
- Outpatient Screening of patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Divine Word University
Madang01-2013
Registered Community Health worker (CHW) - General Nursing
Lamakot School of Nursing
01.1993
School Certificate - undefined
Namatanai High School
01.1988
Skills
- TB/HIV Program Management
- Management of drug sensitive and Drug resistant
- Community Health Education
- Covid 19 Vaccination Advocacy TOT training
Certification
- Registered Community Health Worker –Medical Board of PNG (Reg. No: 1856).
- TB contact tracing and TB preventive Therapy. – Burnet Institute (2022)
- Management of Drug Sensitive and Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Training– Burnet Institute (2018).
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant
East New Britain Provincial Health Authority | Rabaul Urban Clinic
01.2002 - Current
Laboratory Technician and Disease Control Nurse
Rabaul Urban Clinic
01.2002 - Current
Registered Community Health worker (CHW) - General Nursing
Lamakot School of Nursing
School Certificate - undefined
Namatanai High School
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Divine Word University
References
- Karlah, Mek, Officer Incharge, 72931605, Rabaul Town Clinic
- Jessie, Niligur, Sister Incharge, +675 70042081, Rabaul Town Clinic
- May, Kanini, Program Manager Disease Control, may.kanini@gmail.com, +675 72099911, ENBPHA
- Joachim, Kais, Provincial Disease Control Officer, 73949395, ENBPHA
- Elsie, Buka, HEO –HIV/AIDS Coordinator, +675 72520198, ENBPHA
Personal Details
- Name: Ernest Torot
- Date of Birth: 28th April 1972
- Address: Vunalaka ward
- LLG: Reimber/ Livuan LLG
- District: Gazelle District.
- Province: East New Britain Province
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Papua New Guinea
- Language: Kuanua
- Digicel number: 675 70216679